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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
10
John Casey told police two men helped him after a street assault but later returned with a broken nose and bruised jaw. He claimed the same Samaritans slugged and robbed him of a billfold and diamond ring before driving him away in a car.
Monument dedication ceremonies were held Sunday in Mount Hebron Cemetery by Hickory Camp No. 34 Woodmen of the World. Rev T M Swann gave an Exodus based address as members processed to the cemetery and flowers were laid on graves. The monument to Charles A Smith was unveiled with singing and poems, followed by refreshments and a smoker at the hall.
The report lists 24 hour rainfall ending yesterday at 5 p m with no new rainfall and June date rainfall at 1.94 inches year to date 13.81 inches. It provides monthly average rainfall for 1913 to 1937 with January 2.59 February 2.0 March 2.95 April 3.25 May 3.60 June 3.63 July 3.37 August 3.77 September 2.36 October 3.21 November 2.30 December 2.33 and the average annual rainfall 35.36 inches.
Will Rogers shares a humorous tale about a groom with multiple weddings and a bystander audience. The editor is asked to print invitations marking the ceremony as not an amateur performance, highlighting the editor’s skeptical reaction to the groom’s seriousness.
Classic self help manual by Dale Carnegie outlining practical principles for influencing others. Emphasizes empathy, listening, respectful communication, and building rapport to improve personal and professional relationships. Principles include show appreciation, avoid criticism, and appeal to others' interests.
Dr Royal J. Dye cites the ethic of service as essential for physicians. A Dallas doctor recalls resisting money focus and, after embracing service, reports income rising by over $300 monthly.
Dr Robert E McElroy of Oxford University will direct Rotarian round table discussions at the University of Virginia institute of public affairs opening July 3. The session will cover international aspects of the theme economic stability and social security with noted Rotarians from several states attending.
A yard party event is planned at Double Toll Gate Greenway featuring a Sunday School gathering on Saturday June 25. The notice lists dates 6 15 21 24 31 and invites attendees to join in activities and fellowship.
Heavy rains again wash out the coronation of Minnie Frazier Preston as queen of Greenbrier county’s 160th anniversary as 4 500 people endure the downpour. Governors James A. Price of Virginia and Homer A. Holt of West Virginia, both natives of Greenbrier, speak under umbrellas about state division and future progress. The celebration pageant is postponed to tomorrow if weather allows with Calvin Price and H L Vansickler among the speakers.
Berlin reports reveal the Nazi press endorses an anti Jewish campaign aimed at cleansing Berlin of Jews. The Reichsführer paper defends the drive as self defense and cites benefits of emigration while noting exemptions for foreign Jews and leniency for those willing to leave.
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